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Southside Elementary

Summary:

Southside Elementary is a public elementary school in Cleveland, Texas, serving 905 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Cleveland Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 938 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Southside Elementary faces significant academic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom 10% of Texas elementary schools. The school's performance on STAAR tests is significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 23.08% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to the state average of 48.85%. The school's performance is particularly low in STAAR Spanish assessments, with proficiency rates ranging from 0% to 15.79%. Southside Elementary's rankings for specific student groups, such as female students, male students, Hispanic students, and English Language Learners, are also in the bottom 10-20% of Texas elementary schools, and the school's performance for White students and Gifted and Talented students is especially low, ranking in the bottom 5-10% of Texas elementary schools.

While Southside Elementary has seen a significant increase in per-student spending, from $8,094 in 2018-2019 to $10,995 in 2020-2021, the school's student-teacher ratio has remained high, ranging from 12.4 to 16.1 students per teacher over the past three school years. Nearby schools, such as Dogwood Elementary (New Caney ISD), Shepherd Intermediate (Shepherd ISD), and the Splendora ISD schools, generally outperform Southside Elementary on academic measures, suggesting that the school's challenges may be systemic and require more than just additional resources to address.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 303 Fort Worth
       Cleveland, TX  77327

(281) 592-0594

District: Cleveland Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4180th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,995 Help


Students who attend Southside Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Cleveland Middle
High:    Cleveland High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  1,052

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
89.4%
White:
7.8%
African American:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.7% Help


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Compare Details Southside Elementary ranks worse than 89.4% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Cleveland Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.17. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (89.4%), White (7.8%), African American (2.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southside Elementary is 15.4. 2 elementary schools in the Cleveland Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southside Elementary is $10,995, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Cleveland Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Southside Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Southside Elementary 4180th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Southside Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Cleveland Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Cleveland Independent School District (Isd) 938th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Southside Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Southside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 15.46 4132nd 4479 7.7%
2021 17.78 4022nd 4578 12.1%
2022 18.81 4012th 4581 12.4%
2023 15.86 4244th 4647 8.7%
2024 17.17 4180th 4675 10.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Southside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 9.15 977th 1004 2.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Southside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 24.93 2895th 3333 13.1%
2021 28.37 2754th 3446 20.1%
2022 31.70 2676th 3487 23.3%
2023 19.54 3261st 3556 8.3%
2024 19.57 3285th 3638 9.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Southside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 33.84 2503rd 3684 32.1%
2021 27.29 3022nd 3799 20.5%
2022 29.21 3089th 3952 21.8%
2023 19.20 3825th 4086 6.4%
2024 13.31 4135th 4261 3.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Southside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 24.95 3755th 4309 12.9%
2021 24.81 3745th 4451 15.9%
2022 28.18 3620th 4477 19.1%
2023 22.22 3989th 4521 11.8%
2024 20.46 4102nd 4560 10.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Southside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 12.04 4198th 4348 3.4%
2021 17.03 4076th 4499 9.4%
2022 21.03 3952nd 4561 13.4%
2023 12.88 4349th 4588 5.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Southside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 12.40 3052nd 3184 4.1%
2021 13.99 2752nd 3006 8.4%
2022 14.74 2803rd 2958 5.2%
2023 16.71 2787th 2980 6.5%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Southside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 36.12 2956th 4295 31.2%
2021 32.83 3133rd 4331 27.7%
2022 35.60 3132nd 4461 29.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Southside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 21.82 3764th 4357 13.6%
2021 20.04 3867th 4498 14.0%
2022 19.01 4044th 4563 11.4%
2023 21.16 3944th 4585 14.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Southside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 17.83 3919th 4188 6.4%
2021 21.48 3804th 4329 12.1%
2022 24.74 3710th 4376 15.2%
2023 17.96 4037th 4401 8.3%
2024 16.63 4123rd 4431 7.0%
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Rank History for White students at Southside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 18.72 2839th 3142 9.6%
2021 16.43 2814th 3082 8.7%
2023 16.91 2834th 3106 8.8%
2024 14.17 2889th 3078 6.1%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Southside Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 634 208 2 92 n/a n/a n/a 0 936
1989 652 220 0 114 1 n/a n/a 0 987
1990 667 238 0 125 1 n/a n/a 0 1031
1991 615 243 1 138 2 n/a n/a 0 999
1992 590 242 2 158 1 n/a n/a 0 993
1993 645 244 3 175 0 n/a n/a 0 1067
1994 623 197 3 175 0 n/a n/a 0 998
1995 535 197 3 180 3 n/a n/a 0 918
1996 535 197 3 180 3 n/a n/a 0 918
1997 522 188 5 201 6 n/a n/a 0 922
1998 411 129 0 131 6 n/a n/a 0 677
1999 407 138 5 166 2 n/a n/a 0 718
2000 458 126 4 185 1 n/a n/a 0 774
2001 434 140 6 196 3 n/a n/a 0 779
2002 465 115 5 230 1 n/a n/a 0 816
2003 465 115 5 230 1 n/a n/a 0 816
2004 485 112 4 282 0 n/a n/a 0 883
2005 501 112 9 303 1 n/a n/a 0 926
2006 489 108 18 334 1 n/a n/a 0 950
2007 348 75 7 217 2 n/a n/a 0 649
2008 328 89 6 188 3 n/a n/a 0 614
2009 400 125 15 323 1 n/a n/a 0 864
2010 372 121 14 330 0 n/a n/a 0 837
2011 350 104 9 343 2 2 21 0 831
2012 317 92 10 302 2 3 17 0 743
2013 453 105 14 449 5 4 22 0 1052
2014 434 114 13 489 7 1 18 0 1076
2015 416 108 11 511 2 1 21 0 1070
2016 369 105 11 645 1 0 21 0 1152
2017 365 98 7 801 3 0 26 0 1300
2018 305 87 3 883 4 0 27 0 1309
2019 124 21 3 1242 2 0 7 0 1399
2020 93 17 3 1300 1 0 8 0 1422
2021 107 19 4 1273 3 0 7 0 1413
2022 119 23 2 1123 2 0 13 0 1282
2023 83 16 1 800 0 0 5 0 905
2024 82 22 1 940 0 0 7 0 1052

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Southside Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 936 51.0 18.3 n/a
1989 987 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1031 53.0 19.4 n/a
1991 999 53.0 18.8 n/a
1992 993 53.5 18.5 47.1
1993 1067 54.0 19.8 58.5
1994 998 57.6 17.3 59.8
1995 918 53.1 17.3 63.9
1996 918 53.1 17.3 63.9
1997 922 51.9 17.8 42.7
1998 677 38.7 17.5 57.9
1999 718 41.8 17.2 66.4
2000 774 42.0 18.4 63.3
2001 779 42.3 18.4 65
2002 816 43.4 18.8 64.3
2003 816 43.4 18.8 64.3
2004 883 49.7 17.8 65.6
2005 926 49.8 18.6 70
2006 950 53.1 17.9 73.1
2007 649 41.3 15.7 70.9
2008 614 39.5 15.5 71.7
2009 864 47.4 18.2 77.1
2010 837 49.0 17.0 79.2
2011 831 45.3 18.3 81.6
2012 743 39.4 18.8 84.3
2013 1052 55.3 19.0 78.2
2014 1076 53.9 19.9 78.8
2015 1070 58.0 18.4 79.3
2016 1152 62.0 18.5 82.6
2017 1300 66.8 19.4 84.6
2018 1309 75.1 17.4 82
2019 1399 86.5 16.1 89.3
2020 1422 90.2 15.7 94.2
2021 1413 87.4 16.1 95.8
2022 1282 85.9 14.9 94.5
2023 905 72.5 12.4 94.9
2024 1052 68.3 15.4 96.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Southside Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 936 51.0 18.3 n/a
1989 987 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1031 53.0 19.4 n/a
1991 999 53.0 18.8 n/a
1992 993 53.5 18.5 47.1
1993 1067 54.0 19.8 58.5
1994 998 57.6 17.3 59.8
1995 918 53.1 17.3 63.9
1996 918 53.1 17.3 63.9
1997 922 51.9 17.8 42.7
1998 677 38.7 17.5 57.9
1999 718 41.8 17.2 66.4
2000 774 42.0 18.4 63.3
2001 779 42.3 18.4 65
2002 816 43.4 18.8 64.3
2003 816 43.4 18.8 64.3
2004 883 49.7 17.8 65.6
2005 926 49.8 18.6 70
2006 950 53.1 17.9 73.1
2007 649 41.3 15.7 70.9
2008 614 39.5 15.5 71.7
2009 864 47.4 18.2 77.1
2010 837 49.0 17.0 79.2
2011 831 45.3 18.3 81.6
2012 743 39.4 18.8 84.3
2013 1052 55.3 19.0 78.2
2014 1076 53.9 19.9 78.8
2015 1070 58.0 18.4 79.3
2016 1152 62.0 18.5 82.6
2017 1300 66.8 19.4 84.6
2018 1309 75.1 17.4 82
2019 1399 86.5 16.1 89.3
2020 1422 90.2 15.7 94.2
2021 1413 87.4 16.1 95.8
2022 1282 85.9 14.9 94.5
2023 905 72.5 12.4 94.9
2024 1052 68.3 15.4 96.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Southside Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $859 (10.6%) $7,235 (89.4%) $8,094
2020 $1,045 (11.3%) $8,164 (88.6%) $9,210
2021 $1,100 (10.0%) $9,895 (90.0%) $10,995

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southside Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 4132nd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4244th of 4647 Elementary schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Southside Elementary)2931
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Cleveland Independent School District (Isd))2923
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Southside Elementary)2617
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cleveland Independent School District (Isd))3018
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Southside Elementary)267
 19%
   3rd Grade Reading (Cleveland Independent School District (Isd))255
 20%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Southside Elementary)00
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cleveland Independent School District (Isd))00
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Southside Elementary)2929
   4th Grade Reading (Cleveland Independent School District (Isd))3419
 15%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Southside Elementary)3429
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cleveland Independent School District (Isd))4024
 16%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Southside Elementary)630
 24%
   4th Grade Reading (Cleveland Independent School District (Isd))813
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Southside Elementary)2633
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Cleveland Independent School District (Isd))2935
 6%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Southside Elementary)3228
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cleveland Independent School District (Isd))4531
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Southside Elementary)1515
   5th Grade Science (Cleveland Independent School District (Isd))2614
 12%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Southside Elementary)1817
 1%
   5th Grade Reading (Cleveland Independent School District (Isd))337
 26%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students1399905
 35.3%
African American2116
 23.8%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic1242800
 35.6%
Pacific Islander00
White12483
 33.1%
Two or More Races75
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients89.3%94.9%
 5.6%

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Students at Southside Elementary are 89% Hispanic, 8% White, 2% African American.

Southside Elementary ranks in the bottom 10.6% of Texas elementary schools.

Students who attend Southside Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cleveland Middle
High : Cleveland High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,052 students attended Southside Elementary.


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